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"Resident Evil 6 Remaster Release Imminent"

by Hazel May 04,2025

The ESRB website has recently updated the age rating for Resident Evil 6, confirming its Mature 17+ rating but with an exciting twist: the game is now listed for the Xbox Series. This development suggests that fans of the iconic survival horror series can look forward to experiencing the game on the latest Xbox console.

ESRB Resident Evil 6 ratingImage: esrb.org

Resident Evil 6 first hit the shelves back in 2012, available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. A remastered version followed in spring 2016, making its way to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. With this new listing for the Xbox Series, it's reasonable to speculate that a similar update might be in the works for the PlayStation 5, though no official word has been released yet.

The community is buzzing with curiosity about what enhancements the native version for current-generation consoles will bring compared to the previous remaster. The most noticeable change so far is in the game's genre classification. While earlier versions were described as a "third-person shooter," the new listing categorizes Resident Evil 6 as a "survival horror" game. This shift in terminology could hint at a return to the series' roots, focusing more on horror elements. We'll likely learn more during an upcoming full presentation.

Beyond the remaster, excitement is building for the rumored ninth installment in the Resident Evil series. According to whispers in the gaming community, this next chapter is expected to be set four years after the events of Resident Evil: Village, promising to continue the thrilling narrative that fans have come to love.